As the spring semester concludes and many collegians near their graduation, current and former politicians will deliver speeches at some ceremonies.
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As the spring semester concludes and many collegians near their graduation, current and former politicians will deliver speeches at some ceremonies.
On his birthday, and, for that matter, most days, it is useful to remind ourselves what Ronald Reagan accomplished as president.
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